Upgading From AMD to Intel, Motherboard Keeps beeping.

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The discussion revolves around troubleshooting issues after upgrading from an AMD to an Intel system, specifically focusing on a motherboard that emits beeping sounds without displaying anything on the screen. The scope includes technical explanations and potential hardware issues related to the upgrade process.

Discussion Character

  • Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes their upgrade process and the resulting issue of the motherboard beeping without display output.
  • Another participant suggests that the power supply may not provide sufficient power, recommending an upgrade to at least 400 watts.
  • A later post reiterates the power supply concern but notes that the participant has a 485-watt power supply.
  • One participant explains that motherboard beep codes indicate specific errors, mentioning potential causes such as unseated or incompatible memory, processor, or graphics card, and suggests reseating components.
  • Another participant confirms that the motherboard gives three beeps, indicating a memory error according to the manual, and mentions trying different RAM slots without success.
  • A subsequent reply proposes that the memory may be faulty and suggests replacing it, while also considering the possibility of a faulty motherboard if the issue persists.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying opinions on the cause of the issue, with some focusing on power supply concerns and others on memory errors. No consensus is reached regarding the exact problem or solution.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference specific beep codes and their meanings, but there is uncertainty about the reliability of the memory and motherboard. The discussion does not resolve the underlying issues or confirm the effectiveness of proposed solutions.

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I have an AlienWare Aurora computer, it was an Amd System, it had a single core processer, 256mb graphics card and Asus Motherboard.

I bought an Intel DP55WB Motherboard, an i5 Processor, 4 gig DDR3 ram and a 1Gb GDDR5 ATI Sapphire HD 5770.

I put in the motherboard and connected it all up, When i turn on the computer nothing comes up on the screen and the motherboard just keeps beeping. The fans and all the spin away.

Anyone know the Problem>?
 
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Could be that your power supply doesn't have enough juice, so need to upgrade the power supply as well, to at least > 400 watts, check the manual just to be sure.
 
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Could be that your power supply doesn't have enough juice, so need to upgrade the power supply as well, to at least > 400 watts, check the manual just to be sure.

I have 485 watts power supply
 
JosephC said:
I have an AlienWare Aurora computer, it was an Amd System, it had a single core processer, 256mb graphics card and Asus Motherboard.

I bought an Intel DP55WB Motherboard, an i5 Processor, 4 gig DDR3 ram and a 1Gb GDDR5 ATI Sapphire HD 5770.

I put in the motherboard and connected it all up, When i turn on the computer nothing comes up on the screen and the motherboard just keeps beeping. The fans and all the spin away.

Anyone know the Problem>?

Motherboards usually have specific beeps for specific errors. Beep errors include unseated or incompatible memory, unseated or incompatible processor, unseated graphics card, power supply error, and less common ones. Check with your manufacturer's documentation.
If you cannot find documentation for the beep errors and there is no support line, try reseating all components, making sure the board is properly grounded, and if it still beeps, boot it with the minimum necessary to POST: onboard graphics, processor and one memory stick. Further beeping indicates something is wrong with the motherboard or one of these components. Unfortunately, you would need a hardware tester (a PCI card that gives error messages from the motherboard, like PC Doctor) to further diagnose which.
 
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It gives 3 beeps and in the manual it says that it means a memory error. I have tried putting the ram in every slot but its still not working.
 
JosephC said:
It gives 3 beeps and in the manual it says that it means a memory error. I have tried putting the ram in every slot but its still not working.

Your memory may simply be bad. Get new memory and see if that fixes the problem. If the new memory causes the same problem, you may have a faulty motherboard.
 

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